Extension-table.



PATENTBD JAN. 15, 1907.

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JOHN F. JACKSON, OF HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI.

EXTENSION-TABLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 15, 1907.

Application filed July 26,1906. Serial 1T0. 327.844.

the same.

This invention relates to improvements in extension-tables.

The object of the invention is to provide an extension-table parts ofwhich are constructed and arranged in such manner as to prevent saggingof the table at the center when in an extended position.

IVith the above and other objects in view the invention consists ofcertain novel features of construction, combination, and arrangement ofparts, as will be hereinafter described and claimed.

In the accoinp anying drawings, Figure 1 is a side view of a tableconstructed in accordance with the invention and showing the same inclosed position in full lines and in open position in dotted lines. Fig.2 is a cen tral vertical longitudinal sectional view. Fig. 8 is avertical cross-sectional view on the line 3 3 of Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 is asimilar view on the line 4 a of Fig. 1.

Referring more particularly to thedrawings, 1 denotes the table, whichconsists of a frame 2, having side pieces 3,which are connected togetherat one end by a cross-piece 4 and at their other ends by a cross-bar 5and a metallic cross bar or plate 6, the ends of which are bentupwardly, as shown at 7, and secured to the outer sides of the sidepieces 3. To the opposite corners of the frame 2 are securedsupporting-legs 8, and on the upper side of said frame, at one endthereof, is secured a stationary portion 9 of the table-top. Theprojecting edges of the table-top are preferably braced by means ofbrackets 10, secured to the upper ends of the legs, as shown. The insidecorners of the frame 2 are preferably braced by triangular blocks 12,and to said blocks are secured one end of horizontally-disposed parallelguide-bars 13, the other ends of which are secured to the cross-plate 6and bar 5 at the opposite end of the frame. The guide-bars 13 are spaceda suitable distance from the side pieces 3 of the frame and are bracedby cross-bars 14, secured thereto at suitable intervals throughout theirlength.

Slidably mounted in the frame 2 is an ex tension -frame 15, whichconsists of side pieces 16, connected together at one end by across-piece 17. The opposite ends of the side pieces 16 are connectedtogether by a' metal cross-bar 18, which is secured thereto and extendsbelow the guide-bars 13, as shown. Secured to the outer corners of theframe are extension supporting-legs 19. The frame 15 is braced at itsouter corners by means of triangular blocks 20, and secured to the topof the frame 15 is the extension or movable portion 21 of the table-top,between which and the stationary top of the table is adapted to bearranged extra leaves which rest upon the side pieces of the frames 2and 15 and fill the space occasioned by the moving out of the extension,therebyproviding for the forming of a table of various sizes. Thearrangement of the end cross plate or bar 6 and the metallic cross-bar18, connecting the ends of the side pieces 16,will prevent all saggingof the table when the same is in an extended position.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings, the construction and operation of the inventionwill be readily understood without requiring a more extendedexplanation.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

1. An extension-table comprising a main stationary frame consisting ofside pieces and an end piece, means to securely brace and connect saidside'and end pieces, a cross-bar arranged at the opposite end of saidside pieces, and having its ends secured to said side pieces, guide-barsarranged in said main frame adjacent to the side pieces thereof,crossbars to connect said guide-bars, supportinglegs arranged on thecorners of said frame, a table-top portion secured thereto, anextension-frame having side bars adapted to slide between saidguide-bars and the side bars of the main frame, a brace-bar to connectthe inner ends of said extension-frame beneath said guide-bars,supporting-legs arranged on the opposite ends of said supporting-frame,and a table-top portion secured to the top of said extension-frame,substantially as described.

2. An extension-table comprising a main stationary frame consisting ofside pieces and an end piece, means to securely brace and connect saidside and end pieces, a metallic cross-bar arranged at the opposite endof said side pieces, said bar having upwardly-bent ends adapted to besecured to said side pieces, guide-bars arranged in said main frameadjacent to the side pieces thereof, cross-bars to connect saidguide-bars, supporting-legs arranged on the corners of said frame, atabletop portion secured thereto, an extensionframe having side barsadapted to slide between said guide-bars and the side bars of the mainframe, a metallic brace-bar to connect the inner ends of saidextension-frame beneath said guide-bars, supporting-legs arranged on theopposite ends of said supporting-frame, and a table-top portion securedto the top of said extension-frame, substantially as described,

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of twosubscribing Witnesses. 7

JOHN F. JACKSON. Witnesses:

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